Crochet Shell Stitch Dishcloth Plus Table Runner Pattern

The crochet shell stitch kicks off our journey to crochet a dishcloth each month using a different crochet stitch. This set, named January Snow, includes a lacy dishcloth and gorgeous table runner both using the crochet shell stitch. We especially love how the shell stitch pop next to solid sections of double crochet on the table runner. And this stitch creates a nice frilly edging, as well.

This crochet shell stitch creates a dishcloth that is simple, elegant and lacy. This open work design is very drapey and flexible. It’s especially well suited for washing cups and glasses and strong enough to handle pots and pans, too.

About the January Snow Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

We’ve rated this pattern easy. It’s very approachable for those who know how to single crochet and double crochet. It’s worked primarily in rows with edging worked in the round.

Dishcloth: 10 ¼” x 10 ¼”; Table Runner: 33 ½” x 11 ½”

Materials used in this crochet dishcloth and table runner include:

  • Yarn: FibraNatura distributed by Universal Yarn: Good Earth ‐ Medium (4)
    color: CRYSTAL ‐ 3 skeins (1 for dishcloth, 2 for table runner)
  • Hook: F/5/3.75mm
  • Needle: Yarn Needle for sewing

Dishcloth+ Series

This shell stitch dishcloth is the 1st in our Dishcloth + series. We’ve consolidated them into a single ebook called Dishcloth+ ebook: 12 Dishcloths & 12 Accessories Crochet Pattern PDF which is available in our Etsy shop: YarnovationsShop.

You’ll learn lots of fun crochet stitches including:

  • V Stitch
  • Berry Stitch
  • Corner to Corner C2C
  • Moss Stitch or Woven Stitch
  • Fantail Stitch
  • Bobble Stitch
  • Fan Stitch
  • Star Stitch
  • Basketweave Stitch
  • Bead Stitch
  • Pentagon Pattern
  • Crochet Cable

It’s full of fun and practical items for the kitchen and home including:

  • Placemat
  • Hot pad
  • Plant Hanger
  • Table Runner
  • Cup Cozies for mug with handle, tapered glass, mason jar
  • Casserole Cover with zipper
  • Tea Towel
  • Tea Towel Dress Topper
  • Apron
  • Market Bag
  • Bread Bowl Liner

Dishcloth+ on Etsy

January Snow and entire Dishcloth+ ebook are available now in our Etsy shop: YarnovationsShop.

If you love making dishcloths, we also have a pattern pack of 7 dishcloths made with the single crochet stitch!

Learn more about each dishcloth pattern set in Etsy shop.

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Scrubby Yarn Tips & Tricks for Pin Loom Weaving

Tips and tricks are definitely needed if you plan to weave with scrubby yarn. It makes the BEST dishcloths for handwashing dishes but the yarn is definitely aggravating to work with. We’ve made lots of variations of an 8″ dishcloth and learned a thing or two…and maybe said a colorful word or two, as well.

How to weave scrubby yarn without pulling all your hair out!!

Scrubby yarn makes wonderful woven dishcloths that are pliable and durable. Made from polyester, this yarn has lots of little tendrils sticking out which give it an abrasive quality, without actually being abrasive. The rough texture makes it great for washing dishes, but a challenge for weaving on a pin loom using multiple warp layers, like the looms with a 3-pin configuration. Not only do all the little tendrils make it difficult to see each warp strand around which to weave, the needle invariably snags a tendril making it nearly impossible to pull the needle through each layer.

After weaving quite a few Scrubby squares, we found a few tricks to make weaving with this yarn a little less frustrating (though not completely fool-proof)!

Pin Loom Weaving with Scrubby Yarn Tip 1:

Push nearby warp strands out of the way as you weave to isolate the strand around which you are weaving. This helps you find the warp strands you want, as the tendrils often make it difficult to see the different strands. By pushing neighboring warp strands out of the way, you are also less likely to snag a stray tendril.

Pin Loom Weaving with Scrubby Yarn Tip 2:

Exaggerate the up and down of the needle. Make the needle go very high when weaving over, and very low when weaving under to try to go over the tendrils.

Pin Loom Weaving with Scrubby Yarn Tip 3:

Pull out a weft row. Unfortunately, you won’t know that you have snagged a tendril or split a warp strand until you start to pull the needle through. And you won’t know where the problem is until the eye of the needle gets to the problem. With extreme care, you can attempt to pull the weft from the needle and pull the row out from the side, but this will be a tiresome task.

Pin Loom Weaving with Scrubby Yarn Tip 4:

Hulk out! More than one square was made with me losing my cool. After much careful but (quite) forceful tugging, I’ve managed to force the needle to pass through the row. More often than not, this has ended up in some tendril pulling and breaking. Surprisingly, the square holds up. It doesn’t unravel and can still be used.

Pin Loom Weaving with Scrubby Yarn Tip 5:

Use the continuous strand weaving method. This method uses a hook, and creates the warp and weft as you go. No more piercing or splitting a strand or tendril with a needle, unless the pin loom shape you are weaving also has a plain weave section, like a hexagon.

Pin Loom Weaving with Scrubby Yarn Tip 6:

Weave with cotton and scrubby yarn in different layers. This is probably the best way to weave scrubby, or at least the least frustrating way!

Hip to Be Square Pin Loom Pattern

We love gifting dishcloths woven in cotton and scrubby yarn and created a super fun design using a 4″ square pin loom. We call it, “Hip to be Square” because there are 3 embossed square weaving designs along with a scrubby square. This 4″ pin loom square pattern includes all the tips listed here and more!

Hip to be Square pattern includes:

  • Hip to Be Square Dishcloth Pattern
  • 3 Embossed Squares Weaving Patterns
  • 6 Variations on cotton / scrubby dishcloths
  • 6 Weaving Tips
  • 3 Finishing Tips
  • Comparison of crochet vs weaving with scrubby

Hip to Be Square on Etsy

The Hip to Be Square Dishcloth Pin Loom Pattern is available in our Etsy shop. It includes all the tips, tricks and weaving variations.

Available now on Etsy.

More about Hip to Be Square Pin Loom Dischloth

One of the great features of pin loom weaving dishcloths is that the supplies needed are minimal and with only 2 balls of you yarn, you can made several dishcloths! And even better than that…you only need one pin loom, a 4″ square. Here’s what you’ll need to make this giftable dishie:

  • Yarn:         Lily: Sugar’n Cream – 100% cotton, Medium (4) – 1 skein
  • Red Heart: Scrubby – 100% polyester, Medium (4) – 1 skein
  • Pin Loom: 4” square
  • Needle:     6” weaving needle, yarn needle for sewing
  • Crochet Hook: G/6/4.00mm (optional)

This dishcloth first appeared in Little Looms magazine. We have the rights back to this project and have created a pattern packed full of more tips and tricks. Get your Hip to Be Square Pin Loom Pattern on Etsy.

I Like Crochet February 2024 Patterns

Check out the February 2024 issue of “I Like Crochet” online magazine. We have two designs featured inside! Woot.

Pattern 1: Dual Texture Dishie

First is “Dual Texture Dishie”. It’s a fun, quick and easy dishcloth with two textures on the diagonal. This dishie is super fun to stitch. There is a solid section worked in herringbone hdc that is great for scrubbing pots and pans. There’s a filet section that’s ideal for reaching inside glasses and such.

The yarn featured is Universal Yarn, Cotton Supreme. It’s really soft and cozy to crochet with. And you can make a couple dishies from each skein.

Photo courtesy of I Like Crochet magazine.

Pattern 2: Spring Sky Ruffle Pillow

Second is Spring Sky Ruffle Pillow. It’s a fun understated pillow with a whimsical ruffle. The ruffle really steals the show with it’s contrasting edge. The yarn is a little thinner than you’d expect, but it works up surprisingly quick thanks to the extended half double crochet. The project is really relaxing to stitch and really rewarding when the ruffle is complete.

The yearn featured is Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport. Their 220 line is fabulous and comes in so many different yarn weights and colors. And it’s machine washable.

Photo courtesy of I Like Crochet magazine.

Check out I Like Crochet Magazine

I Like Crochet” is a beautifully curated magazine that you can access online. They offer a few membership levels. Well worth checking out.

The magazine comes out with a new issue every other month.

Dishcloth and Plant Holder Pattern

Who says dishcloths have to be square? This month’s dishie pattern is a beautiful pentagonal cloth made from FibraNatura Good Earth distributed by Universal Yarns. Though I stopped with an 8″ dishcloth, it could be made in any size. It’s the perfect dishcloth for washing and scrubbing as well as gift giving.

This lovely dishcloth would also be great as a doily or as a hot pad.

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I fell in love with this design so much, I decided to turn it into a plant holder! The plant holder starts with a pentagonal base, with the side supports crocheted around that. Because of the design, it can hold various sized pots a little smaller or larger than 1.46 quarts.

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Plants make a house so homey. Plant some ivy or perhaps some spices. Turn your kitchen into a living space!

Finished Measurements:

  • Dishcloth: 8″
  • Plant Holder: 26 x 4 1/2″, holds a 1.46 qt pot

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Basketweave Dishcloth and Bread Basket Liner

Crochet Basketweave Dishcloth and Bread Basket Liner Crochet Pattern

Basketweave dishie and bowl of dinner rolls in bread basket liner

Keep your buns warm and learn the crochet basketweave stitch! I’m talking dinner rolls. What did you think I meant?

First in the pattern is written instructions for creating an 8″ x 8″ dishcloth. The crochet basketweave creates a ridged dishie that will come in handy for those pots and pans that need a little bit of elbow grease to get clean.

Crochet basketweave dishie

When you’ve mastered the basketweave stitch, you can create a lovely bread basket liner. The basketweave pattern creates a sturdy base for the liner. A v-stitch pattern is used on 4 side panels which provides a bit more drape for covering your dinner rolls.

This set is crocheted with  Fibra Natura Good Earth distributed by Universal Yarn. This cotton linen blend is perfect for going from sink to washing machine and back again.

Get the Basketweave Dishcloth and Bread Basket Liner in our Etsy Shop.

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Star Stitch Dishcloth and Cup Cozies

Dishcloth+ Series: Star Stitch Dishcloth and Cup Cozies

Star Stitch used in Crochet Dishcloth and Cup Cozies

The star stitch takes center stage with this dishcloth and cup cozy collection. Make an 8 1/2″x 8 3/4″ dishcloth or a cup cozy for your favorite tumbler.

Warm weather makes your drinks sweat, so wrap it in a cup cozy and keep your hands dry! The pattern is written for 3 popular sizes: a tapered glass (i.e. beer glass), a mason jar and mug.

If you’ve followed my blog very long you know I have a love affair with cup cozies! This particular set is crocheted with  Fibra Natura Good Earth distributed by Universal Yarn. This cotton linen blend is perfect for going from sink to washing machine and back again.

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The Dishcloth+ Series: Star Stitch Dishcloth and Cup Cozy Collection is now available in or Etsy Store.

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Crochet Towel Topper and Dishcloth Set

Dishcloth+ Series: April’s Dress Towel Topper and Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

Crochet Dishcloth and Towel Topper-Pattern

Dress up your kitchen with this beautiful crocheted dress towel topper and coordinating dishcloth. This pattern was created out of love and necessity. I love to crochet, and I hate picking my dishtowels up off the floor. With two toddlers in the home, picking the towel up from the floor was happening way too frequently! My solution, crochet a beautiful accessory. Not only would it be lovely to look at, I wouldn’t have to pick the towel up off the floor every time I wanted to dry my hands.

The dishcloth and towel topper work up quickly with a lovely woven stitch (sometimes called the linen stitch). Less dense than a straight single crochet, the woven stitch is a little more flexible and has more drape. The fancy scalloped edge gives it a dash of elegance.

Towel Topper Dressy Design

Crochet Towel Topper and Dishie

The towel topper does require a bit of hand sewing as the crocheted portion is crocheted on two halves of the towel. The back half is placed over an oven handle or other handle and tucked into the waistband securing it in place. This design requires a fair amount of tugging by little hands to pull it down, making it a dream. (It will need to be buttoned in place for more persistent tuggers like my children!)

Pictured, the dishcloth and kitchen towel are crocheted in Fibra Natura Good Earth distributed by Universal Yarn. This cotton linen blend is perfect for going from sink to washing machine and back again.

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/290325495/dressy-crochet-towel-topper-andThe Dishcloth+ Series: Woven Stitch Dishcloth and Crochet Towel Topper Crochet Pattern is now available in our Etsy Shop.

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NatCroMo 2016 – Crochetville Tour

National Crochet Month – Crochetville Blog Tour 2016

All Aboard NatCroMo Crochetville Blog Tour

If you’ve hopped on the train for the Crochetville.com blog tour, Welcome! We’re glad you’ve stopped by for a visit. There will be giveaways and interviews with yarn experts all month long…so be sure to visit Crochetville for the latest deets.

As part of the Crochetville tour, we shared a bit about our travel experiences. We haven’t traveled a ton, but I (Dana) enjoyed visiting Deborah when she was a school teacher in China and was sad I couldn’t visit her when she was teaching in Bolivia. And alas, we didn’t become crochet addicts until after Deborah returned to the states so missed the opportunity to buy fibers from international vendors. A few of our designs have been inspired by our travels. Check out the Bamboo Blanket and Chinese New Year cup cozy for a couple examples.

Dishcloth+ Series: Corner to Corner Dishcloth and Placemat Crochet Pattern

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To celebrate National Crochet Month, we’re sharing a free crochet pattern for a beautiful dishcloth and placemat. This is the 3rd in our 12 part Dishie+ Series sponsored by Universal Yarn with Fibra Natural Good Earth yarn.

Corner to Corner DishclothCorner to corner is an uber fun crochet technique where you create little blocks of double crochet starting in one corner of your project working in rows on the diagonal. Wow, that sounds more complex than it really is. Trust us, it’s a lot of fun.

Step-by-Step Photo Tutorial for Corner to Corner Crochet

This free dishcloth crochet pattern includes a step-by-step photo tutorial on the corner to corner technique and also includes a free pattern for a crocheted placemat. It’s National Crochet month, after all. If you haven’t tried this technique…then dive on in. And if you have tried this technique…then enjoy!

These practical home items would be great as gifts, too.

Available in the Store

It’s FREE in the store. Get your crochet pattern for Corner to Corner Dishcloth and Placemat in the store.

If you’re a fan of dishies, check out the other fun dishclothes in the series as well:

 

 

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Blueberry Dishcloth and Heartfelt Towel

Dishcloth+ Series: February’s Blueberry Dishcloth and Heartfelt Towel Crochet Pattern

Dish Cloth and Dish Towel Crochet Pattern

For Valentine’s month we’ve created a beautiful heart embossed kitchen towel using the “Uneven Berry” stitch (Stitch #27 from the Crochet Stitch Dictionary). It’s a simple stitch that creates a beautiful puff perfect for creating raised designs.

Towel Draped

The dishcloth is the perfect project to master the stitch. And it’s super practical. The bumpy side is great for scrubbing stuck-on grim and the smooth side works great for smooth cleaning like glasses and cups.

Pictured, the dishcloth and kitchen towel are crocheted in Fibra Natura Good Earth distributed by Universal Yarn. This cotton linen blend is perfect for going from sink to washing machine and back again.

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The Blueberry Dishcloth and Heartfelt Towel Crochet Pattern is available now in our Etsy Shop.

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January Snow – Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

January Snow – Dischloth and Table Runner Crochet Pattern

Our first in a twelve part dishcloth+ series, January Snow is a dishcloth and table runner made in a soft Crystal color with a delicate shell pattern that reminds us of fresh falling snow.

Table Runnie and Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

Shell Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

This beautiful pattern is easy to do and remember, and works up quickly. This delicate looking design is durable and functional. Lovely enough to grace your home or to give as gifts.

The table runner will add class and beauty instantly. The lovely shell pattern is surrounded by double crochets drawing the eye to its decorative center and border. With a few minor adjustments, it would make a lovely place mat as well!

Dishcloth: 10.25 inches square

Table Runner: 11.5 x 33.5 inches

Dishcloth + Table Runner Available on Etsy

January Snow dishcloth and table runner is available now in our Etsy store.

Available now on Etsy.

We are using FibraNatura Good Earth for the Dishcloth+ Series which is sponsored by Universal Yarn.